Success Behind The Numbers
Explore the strategies, challenges, and stories behind New York’s most successful business leaders in Success Behind the Numbers. Hosted by Rich Amato, the Operating Principal of 7 Keller Williams market centers with over 2,000 agents, this podcast brings you candid conversations with real estate agents, team leaders, KW leadership, and a variety of business owners. Discover what it takes to build and sustain high-performing teams, scale businesses, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're in real estate or any field where growth matters, join us for insights that reveal the success behind the numbers.
Success Behind The Numbers
From Rookie to Rainmaker: Building an Empire While the World Was Watching #25
In Episode 25 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I sit down with Kenny Koperda, a dynamic leader who’s managed to build two full-time careers—one in global sports and one in real estate. 🎙️🏌️♂️ From his start in ticket sales for the Pittsburgh Pirates to heading global sales and hospitality for LIV Golf, Kenny shares how the mindset and grit he developed in professional sports helped him crush $18M in real estate volume in year one.
We unpack the systems, sales mentality, and time management skills that allowed him to become rookie of the year while still traveling internationally for LIV events.
Plus, we get real about scaling a team, shaping brand reputation, and how Kenny is redefining what’s possible when you blend leadership with laser-focused execution. If you think you can’t have it all—this episode is your wake-up call.
Timestamps:
0:00 – From MLB to NBA: Kenny’s Career in Pro Sports
7:45 – Sales Culture & Scaling with Vision
15:20 – Entering Real Estate with a Game Plan
24:30 – $18M in Volume and Rookie of the Year
34:50 – Global Travel, Local Real Estate: The Power of Balance
42:40 – Building a Real Estate Brand With Integrity
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